Aarons took a trip and unexpectedly returned to Xincheng.
Xincheng is considered a sad place in the eyes of the big families in Red Rock City, especially some big families who think they treat their slaves well. They are even more irritated and panicked when they see the current situation in Xincheng.
Therefore, people generally will not take the initiative to set foot in a new city unless necessary.
Aarons was also a little uncomfortable, but he came anyway.
Compared with Phoenix City, the races in the new city can be said to be very mixed, but as soon as you set foot here, you can feel that the atmosphere is completely different, and there is a more obvious sense of rejection towards the Aarons.
The specific manifestation was that when a few people were just walking on the road, a large group of people stopped and stared at them, as if they really dared to capture slaves again under the Phoenix King's rule.
After enduring the strange atmosphere, I went to the municipal office to ask for directions and found the Research and Manufacturing Bureau.
The doorman problem here is stranger than in Phoenix.
"Are you looking for the Research Bureau or the Manufacturing Bureau?"
"...Is there a difference?"
"Of course. If you want to purchase, go to the Manufacturing Bureau. Go in that way. It's about three hundred meters away." The guard helped guide the way.
Aarons is worried. He seems to be purchasing something, but he doesn’t know what he wants to purchase right now. The ironworks said they want to invite someone to the site to see it.
The guard saw that he was a little messy and asked, "What do you want to do?"
"I need a machine for forging iron, preferably with water power. I want someone to go overseas to see it."
The guard looked a little unhappy: "Outside the country... you have gone to the right door, just wait."
The way of doing things here is also different. The doorman didn't move, and there was a special receptionist. After a few people waited for a while, the receptionist came back to the door from inside, drank water, took a rest, and took Aarons in.
Entering from the side door, you can see that the guards in front of each building are all wearing garrison uniforms, but they are not Night Clan or Sharp Blade, so I don't know what the situation is.
If you have any doubts, of course ask.
"Why are they dressed like the garrison?"
"They don't wear the same clothes. They also belong to the garrison, but they only protect this place."
After hearing this, Aarons's heart was churning. He didn't expect that such an organization was still hidden in the small new city.
The functional boundaries of the armed forces in the Phoenix King's territory are very clear, and it is not difficult to understand them.
The urban management is responsible for daily security, and the urban defense is responsible for regional defense.
Although the functions of the garrison have not been made public, everyone knows that they are directly under the Phoenix King. It seems that in addition to guarding the royal city, they are also responsible for foreign wars.
The presence of garrisons here indicates that they also have the function of protecting key departments or certain special personnel.
This research institute might be more important than the iron factory.
The group of people was taken to the smallest building by the porter. After a while of going through the procedures, they finally found the service provider.
After understanding the situation, he did not ask for Aarons' money and set a time to go to the site to check.
A few days later, Aarons waited outside Red Rock City for the people from the institute...it was so easy to recognize that they were actually protected by the garrison when they went out.
The overseas railways were not yet available, so it took the group two days to get there.
The land has been occupied in advance, and I have inquired clearly. Lord Feng Gu has no control over it at all. It belongs to whoever occupies it, but he may come to collect taxes.
Several people from the institute tested the water flow and took notes. After a while, the leader among them talked with Aarons.
"There is no problem with the hydraulic forging machine, but it may not be the same as you imagined. Please talk about the needs first."
Aarons repeated what he said at the ironworks, hoping that the daily processing capacity of ironware could reach 30 tons.
But the other party shook his head: "No, the flow and height of this river are not enough, and the pure hydraulic power cannot meet your requirements. The limit is the ability to handle six to eight tons."
"Or should I buy a steam forging machine?"
"We can also make steam forging machines, but I personally recommend not buying steam ones because steam is corrosive and easy to break. You can try the magic forging machine."
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
"ah!?"
Aarons was really a little surprised this time, using magic to strike iron?
"How to sell this magic forging machine?"
"Twenty-two thousand yuan, if there is no man-made damage, we will provide five years of work-related damage repairs."
Not too surprising, the other party quoted an astronomical figure. Even if it could withstand the workload of one hundred or two hundred people, how many years would it take to recover the money?
"Why two thousand more?"
"You don't need any change, thirty thousand."
"..." Are these people serious about doing business?
Aarons gave up the magic formula after thinking about it for a moment: "It's too expensive. What's the price of your steam forging machine?"
The other party did not intend to give up, and was still promoting the magic forging machine: "I'm afraid you won't understand some things when I say them. After you go back, you can go to our manufacturing bureau and have a look. I guarantee it will be much easier to use than you think. As for the steam forging machine, I believe you have also seen Shuangshi Machinery Factory. They have the same strength as them, we sell it for 4,800, and you pay the exit tax yourself, no bargaining."
Things worth five thousand are two hundred cheaper, and with the difference in freight for temporary railway goods, the price is less than three hundred, and the discount is too little.
But there is still a bit missing, and at least what is being sold is not a used item.
Otherwise, let’s see what’s going on with the magic forging machine first.
After completing the on-site inspection, a group of people returned to the new city and visited the manufacturing bureau.
It was said to be a visit, but it was actually similar to an escort. The confidentiality of this organization was so high that Aarons and the others were watched the whole time. In total, they only saw one forging machine that was not in the production area.
Compared with the steam forging machine in the machinery factory, the magic forging machine is much larger. It is two stories high. The forging hammer falls freely from above and presses the one centimeter thick cold iron plate into a curved surface with just one click.
The person next to him introduced a lot of unintelligible data, but Aarons only remembered one sentence: Its forging pressure is five times that of the steam forging machine in the machinery factory.
Although I don’t understand the mechanics, but according to the quoted price of 22,000 yuan, there is five times the forging pressure. It seems that the average output is cheaper?
But what came next was the biggest surprise.
"The magic forging machine uses secret technology, which can automatically absorb and store magic power." The commentator pointed to several square boxes in the corner, "In addition to the ones that come with the machine, each forging machine comes with two boxes and three boxes when you purchase it. It is full of magical power and can make the forging machine work at a speed of three hammers every two minutes for two consecutive days and nights.”
Doesn’t that mean we don’t need to burn firewood!
Gold seemed to appear in Aarons's eyes, but fortunately his reason was not completely wiped out. He suppressed his excitement and asked: "Then how long will it take to fill it?"
"When the environmental magic is sufficient, it will take about five days to store them separately."
grass! It turns out the trap is here!
Aarons himself knows a little bit about magic. He only has a second level of magic. He only uses magic to illuminate when fighting, but he understands the basic concept of magic enough.
What is abundant magic power? What is separate storage? It is actually the ideal state.
Aarons also pointed to the corner: "How long will it take to pile up like this?"
"Twelve days...not more than fifteen days. If it exceeds fifteen days, you can use it to make a new one."
Sure enough, the cycle is a bit long.
According to this charging cycle, if you want the forging machine to run day and night, you have to buy 20 more magic boxes.
Aarons asked tremblingly: "Please quote the price of the box and let me give up."
"Two thousand one."
"...?"
This is a bit embarrassing, and the price is just on the edge of Aarons' unacceptable level.
In terms of forging capabilities, the Magic Forging Machine comes with 20 additional boxes, and the price per unit of forging power is extremely high.
But with the automatic adsorption and energy storage device, it can be like a hydraulic forging machine without having to consider fuel transportation and preventing fire during use, and actually uses less manpower.
In addition, if we start from the perspective of people, it is unrealistic to continue day and night all year round, and we must take a break during the handover. In addition, most farts cannot see clearly at night, and the cost of night lighting is not low, so sixteen hours a day is about the same.
In this way, you only need to buy twelve boxes, which can be used for one charging cycle. If the workers cannot reach the speed of three operations every two minutes, they can still buy less and buy a few more magic forging machines, and the average extra It’s almost like buying ten.
In total, each set costs more than 40,000 yuan, and the price per unit of forging power is still twice as expensive as that of a steam forging machine. However, because of its stronger forging ability, it can actually make some large-sized steel and iron tools that cannot be made by a steam forging machine.
Aarons struggled for a long time, but because he still believed in the power of magic, he finally placed an order for two magic forging machines.
The total cost of water power and magic is more than 100,000 yuan. The steam forging machine is extremely cheap. There is no reason to let it go. I will also place an order for ten units. When the time comes, I will compare the worst ones and sell them far away. I will definitely find someone willing to pay a higher price. The purchase was taken advantage of.
